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My main concern is with the additional trains causing the level crossing barriers In Narborough to be down more often. The back log of traffic in the villages of Narborough and Littlethorpe is already...
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Increased number of freight trains on railway behind many resident houses which will impact the noise levels and traffic in Narborough. If the HNRF goes ahead, noise barriers will be required behind...
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This project is too large for the area and its infrastructure. It’s unnecessary as there are 4 large hubs already in the area close by The village of Narborough has a railway crossing that is busy...
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I am concerned about the huge increase in heavy goods traffic passing through the local villages, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. In particular the villages of Stoney Stanton, Sapcote and...
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The Borough Council is concerned about the impact on the A5 especially between the M69 and M42; the ability to ensure occupiers on site use the rail facilities; and, this site provides for wider than...
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Burbage Common is the only wild green space in the area. Used by everyone. It will ruin this area. The whole rural area will be inundated by lorries. Stony Stanton, Sapcote, Earl Shilton. This will...
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This plan will have catastrophic impact on so many lives in the area. The traffic around Narborough and fosse park will be increased. The impact on the green spaces will be devastating. The people...
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The village of Littlethorpe and Narborough will be blocked with waiting vehicles several times per hour for the railway crossing this will be causing traffic delays both sides and will exceed the air...
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Concern over impact to narborough and littlethorpe because of additional trains running, barrier down time and the long queue of traffic this creates through both villages including significant parts...
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Development would severely impact quality of life for Sapcote residents, turning the village into a through route between major A roads and Motorways and providing noise, light and air quality...
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Concern as to the need for this development and the impact locally. Is the infrastructure in place to achieve what Tritax say they will.
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If this proposed development goes ahead it will impact the local area and community in many and varied detrimental ways. These include but not limited to impact on natural areas such as Burbage...
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I agree, like most people, with the principle of transferring more freight from road to rail and therefore the need for Strategic Rail Freight Interchanges (SRFI’s). However, they should not have a...
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Barwell Parish Council strongly object to this project due to the impact it will have on the surrounding infrastructure particularly for the communities from rural villages trying to travel. B4668...
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The knock on effects it will have on the area.. loss of a peaceful countryside cycle route. Impact it will have on the quiet lane at the rear of Burbage Common (Burnage Common Road) yes the right of...
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I am worried that this will have a great effect on our village the consultation meeting gave no idea as to what the traffic problems would be. The village is already suffering from traffic problems...
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• I don’t believe this development will contribute sufficiently to help achieve the aim cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050. • We already hear noise - even indoors, from both...
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This proposal is unwarranted. Unnecessary and has little to do with rail freight. It is a lame excuse for warehousing and distribution. The environmental impact will be devastating. The pollution,...
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Another piece of green earth will be gone if this gets the go ahead. The main road through Sapcote is very narrow and cannot be widened. The A5 is full of warehousing and has a rail port. There must...
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The road infrastructure in the surrounding fosse villages will not be sustainable. Impact on the nature and the environment with regards to Burbage common is unacceptable. Increased rail movements...
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I have commented about this proposed project many times over several years. I am strongly against this proposed project on the following grounds The proposed development will NOT benefit our local...
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This project, adjacent to one of the few open public spaces (Burbage Common) cannot be other than a total eyesore. It's height & footprint will be completely at odds with the area & the Common in...
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I am deeply concerned about the lack of services that will be required. With a academic failing primary school in sapcote at present the addition of more families and children to the village are going...
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The junction just outside of my road will be near impossible to get out of for work in the morning. It is already extremely busy and adds an extra 5 minutes to my work journey. The construction is too...
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Dangerous increase to road traffic for both existing road users and pedestrians Dangerous large vehicles travelling through Burbage and out through Sapcote and Stoney Stanton villages Noise and light...
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It would adversely affect the common area, add traffic to the M69 which is already slow at the Leicester end several times per day. Also, if there was an accident chaos would prevail. There is already...
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Below is a copy of the representations we made during the public consultation. We have received no reassurances or response from the promoters, Tritax, and, therefore, stand by our reasons for...
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This is very close Burbage Common, a local area of country side and walking area. There are vast warehouses nearby. There would be a lot more of large lorrys using local roads.
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We do not need more warehouses built near our precious open areas. It would be a terrible upheaval for humans and more importantly, wildlife. I cannot believe this is even being considered. The...
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From review of information provided by Tritax Symmetry on their website about the proposal, I have the following comments: 1. The size of the development seems excessively large. It's not clear why it...
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The number of terminals so close together The impact on the local traffic The traffic is horrendous right now with thousands of houses being built No quiet zones for adults and kids No plat safe play...
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Having lived in Burbage for 46 years I have witnessed many changes. Burbage itself has grown from an adjunct village area of Hinckley to a major housing estate with unlimited growth over the last 30...
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I am concerned about the impact that the development of the HNRFI will have on local businesses that would be forced out of the land they currently occupy. Also, the impact on the environment and...
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The M69 does not have the capacity to take extremes of LGV's or the junctions of the M1, A5, M6 and A46. There would also be issues if any of this traffic were to pass through Hinckley, the...
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The proposed HNRFI is being built on open countryside next to the protected Burbage Common. The roads around the area are already very congested and the plans by Tritax to try and overcome this are...
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This development is a significant size over many acers in my local area . It will have an impact on many homes that will end up having nothing but a view of a container yard . It will bring more HGV...
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I am opposed to the proposal for the following reasons: - There is already significant distribution capacity within a 10 mile radius, most notably south of Hinckley along the A5. - It will result in...
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This project (HNFRI) will have a damaging and detrimental effect upon the residents and environment of those living in Hinckley/Burbage and surrounding areas. There is a large rail freight interchange...
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Market Bosworth Parish Council has not previously commented on the planning application for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange as it does not have the relevant expertise in all the areas...
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As a local Councillor for Hinckley I object to the proposed rail freight terminal. Whilst it is being badged as rail freight the reality is it will lead to a large number of lorries on local roads....
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I view the main issue is the capacity of the road systems through Stoney Stanton and Elmesthorpe. There is already considerable congestion at certain times of the day and this development will just...
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This is one of the few warehouse schemes which make proper use of rail facilities as well as providing a much needed connection from the M69 to existing ring roads. This in itself will remove a lot of...
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1. I live in the village of Sapcote being approx. one mile from the proposed development. 2. The surrounding region is considered prime territory for warehousing, depots and distribution centres - to...
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The Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange will affect the local area in the following negative ways: - Destroy the area of Burbage common, with years of disruption. It is the only area for local...
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This would be intrusive into the local environment; affecting wild life; building on green belt land; destroying trees; loss of farming land and making the country even more dependent on foreign...
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I am the Leader of Blaby District Council. This proposed development will have a major impact on the quality of life across most of the Blaby District area especially in terms of; This is not a rail...
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I object to this development . It is unnecessary. other rail freight interchanges are within a few miles e.g. D.I.R.F.T is 9.6 miles from Magna Park , 2 miles from M1 ,12 miles from M6. Increase in...
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this project will put way to much pressure on our small area. we are a relatively small area and just because we are near main train lines and central in the uk does not mean that the green space...
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I feel there are a number of negative impacts which have prompted me to object to the proposed Hinckley rail freight terminal, these are. 1) the impact on traffic both from increased road traffic...
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The proposed site does not take into account the road infrastructure in the area and traffic bottlenecking now in the area on the A5 starting at Smockington junction with the B4114 all the way to...
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Environmental issues with such a huge site when there are a number of distribution centres in a 10 mile radius of the proposed location. Why do we need another centre? The infrastructure will not...
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Our site at the Leicester Road Sports ground will be impacted by the build and traffic this project brings.
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We need to remove more freight from the roads and this project will help to achieve that by having better links to Felixstowe and Thamesside
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Objections to HNRFI. The environment will suffer. Increased traffic, especially now the "goal posts" have been changed i.e. including Magna Park. This was not the original application and there is no...
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The development is not needed as there are similar developments locally with much warehousing not yet being used. Original consultation said 75% of the business would come from existing warehousing....
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Main concerns are to include, extra traffic movements through Sapcote, Stoney Stanton and other local villages on the following roads, B4114, B4669, B581, B4668, B578. It is also a great concern that...
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I am concerned about this development and am opposed to it for the following reasons: - big potential for unacceptable increase in noise and light pollution in the area. - destruction of valuable...
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This project will impact the A5 and all surrounding roads adversely. It will severely impact local traffic trying to join the M69 at Junction 2 It will adversely limit our enjoyment of Burbage common...
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The impact this proposal will have on the surrounding area is severe. Local villages are small and the roads of Hinckley are already crowded. The site is close to a golf course and acres of common...
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Main impacts is loosing more Greenland space used by wildlife and by many walkers. As proved by the pandemic outside space is vital for mental health. Burbage common is a community space we can't...
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This proposed development will have a detrimental impact on the local wildlife, road network, causing congestion, air and light polution. There are three railfeight terminals in the area that can be...
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I have a number of objections to this scheme. It will have a significant impact on traffic in the area, there is a significant environmental impact that cannot be mitigated and with existing rail...
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I am deeply concerned about the safety impact of the freight trains at Narborough Station due to narrowness of platform, frequency of trains and the turbulence caused. I am concerned about the impact...
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This structure is not needed as there is the Rugby hub nearby and it will destroy green fields and land that can be used for farming and leisure activities. It will cause massive traffic disruption to...
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Alternative site appraisals appear minimalistic, local traffic mitigation efforts are undefined, market need & areas served are questionable. Adverse effect on local environment in all aspects,...
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Burbage Common is a much loved and very well used area. We frequently take a trip out the city and find it peaceful and pretty place. Teeming with wildlife. I am not qualified to predict the exact...
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I am a local resident, I have concerns over the project being built on my door step, number 1 is the noise, the trains already toot their horns during the night at the crossing, how will this get...
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Concerned about the impact that the rail freight plans will have on the environment. Burbage common is a beautiful area that is well used by the community, but it will also affect the wildlife, flora...
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It will have a mast impact on the area , and spoil Burbage Common
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I have concerns about increased traffic, noise and light pollution due to the proximity of the site to my village
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I do not see the need for this project as I know that there is an existing rail freight terminal only 15 miles away (DIRFT). Indeed, according to my local MPs website there are 7 rail freight...
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It will cause an increase in traffic which will in turn cause an increase in pollution, noise and accidents. The A5/ Watling Street bridge is already the UK's most frequently hit bridge by lorries....
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I have concerns re. the environmental impact and pollution (light, noise and air quality).
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The number of these terminals located so closely to Burbage common will have a detrimental impact on wildlife and the enjoyment of the greenspace associated with Burbage Common. There will be...
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1. Impact on local traffic. 2.Pollution, light, noise and air. 3. Impact on the wildlife and enjoyment of Burbage Common and surrounding area.
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I am absolutely appalled by the proposition of this plan. Firstly, Hinckley and surrounding areas simply have no capacity taking on project as big as this. Residents suffer DAILY of terrible traffic...
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We are concerned about the additiona traffic this will cause through local villages. We are conerned with pollution There are already 2 National train freights in this region: Rugy and M1 junction 24...
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Loss of green space impact on environment.impact on quality of life of those along the proposed route Impact on the train station at littlethorpe and Narborough. This will greatly affect residents...
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36 residents of our mobile home park having held a meeting to discuss the issues are concerned about the following: 1.The impact of more traffic in the local area impacting our ability to access our...
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Environmental impact to the area including: Noise pollution Light pollution Air pollution The railway infrastructure is a cross country network and is not electrified and therefore can only operate...
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This is about how it will affect me personally and the community of Enderby and nearby villages. The traffic problems that will be caused for every village. The eco problems that will be devastating....
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Excess traffic on roads which are clogged now. Burbage common wild life and tranquility will be jeopardised . This is one of the rare place’s people can go to unwind from the stresses of daily life.
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We feel that this project is not suitable for this location. It is very close to Burbage Woods and Common which is a country park and has a lot of diverse flora and fauna which will be disturbed by...
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Environmental impact to the area including: Noise pollution Light pollution Air pollution The railway infrastructure is a cross country network and is not electrified and therefore can only operate...
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With the amount of new developments being built in Hinckley and the surrounding area, it’s proving extremely congested and the noise levels have increases dramatically, this development will only make...
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The existing freight trains cause a manageable degree of discomfort to the day to day life for me & my family. There is a real concern that an increase in freight train traffic past our property will...
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In my opinion, this development that is being proposed will create several significant negative impacts around the local area and across large parts of South Leicestershire where I am the...
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The developers (Tritax) are using the railway as a reason to get this development approved, the line in question is two lines, isn’t electrified and I am told has no spare capacity to accommodate up...
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Access to our housing estate is via the A47 and our property backs onto this road. The level of traffic has noticeably increased in the 9 years we have lived here. Our main concern is the massive...
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I’m very disappointed to see project progressing. We already have a very large rail freight very close to this site which isn’t even fully utilised, so this is really not needed so close by. We bought...
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This is going to have a huge impact on the road and rail infrastructure not just locally around Sapcote, Stoney Stanton, Elmsthorpe but out as far as Enderby, Narborough etc. The road network is near...
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There is a huge problem with the hnrfi, environmentally, location, pollution, it will affect local wildlife, air quality, etc.
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damage to the local from every aspect of development to the residents and environment of the area .
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This development will overload an already broken road infrastructure in the area. Add to parking issues. It will and already has caused the loss of those using the greenfield site of burbage common...
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Impact on Narborough village and traffic congestion caused by the increased number of trains going through the station. Plus impact to countryside for surrounding villages.
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This proposed development will cause Environment damage and disturbance to wildlife. The close proximity of the project to Burbage Common and woods will spoil this peaceful area enjoyed by many and...
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I am very concerned about HGV traffic transiting through Hinckley. I live on council road Hinckley and my House shakes when HGVs pass.